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HABITAT KEY
WetlandsMountainsTropical
forestsMangrovesMagnificent frigate bird
These birds are skilled flyers, known for
swooping in and stealing another bird’s prey.
Male frigate birds inflate their red throat
sacs to impress females.A male frigate bird attracts a mate.
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Location
The Caribbean lies east of
Central America, between
North and South America.
The area has warm waters
and a tropical climate.SCALE
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fish it wants to eat with
its spearlike snout.BAHAMAS
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Cuban crocodile
This critically
endangered croc
is found only in
Cuba, in just two
swamps. Turtles are
one of its favorite foods,
since its blunt back teeth are
ideal for crushing their shells.
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Nassau
Feral pig
Only wild pigs live on
the tiny island of Big
Major Cay. They swim
out to greet visitors!
Jamaican
hutia
Jamaica’s only native
land mammal, the
shy hutia eats fruit,
shoots, and bark.
Hispaniolan solenodon
The solenodon’s
long nose helps it
find food. It stuns
its insect and lizard
prey with venom.
Atlantic batfish
This flat fish uses
its stiff fins as legs
to “walk” along
the ocean floor.
Common
vampire bat
Vampire bats drink other
animals’ blood. Their saliva
has a special chemical that
keeps the blood flowing.
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Cuban
trogon
Cuba’s national
bird is also called
the tocororo, after
the sound it makes.
Caribbean
There are more than 7,000 small islands in
the Caribbean Sea. Not many mammals live
here, but with its rocky areas, beaches, and
about nine percent of the world’s coral reefs,
it is the perfect home for all kinds of reptiles,
birds, and fish.
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